Deer, elk illness test station coming to Prineville

Deer, elk illness test station coming to Prineville

Published 8:16 am Friday, September 26, 2025

In preparation for the 2025 deer and elk looking season, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has introduced Chronic Wasting Disease testing places, together with one close to Prineville.

Chronic Wasting Disease test stations are a compulsory cease for hunters transporting harvested deer or elk. Sampling takes roughly 10 minutes.

Other choices exist for hunters not passing a test station — animals might be examined at an ODFW workplace or taking part taxidermists and meat processors. Testing places can be found on the ODFW website.

For deer season, testing within the Prineville space can be held on the ODOT weigh station on state Highway 26, Oct. 5-7 from 9 a.m. till nightfall. For Rocky Mountain elk season, testing can be out there on the similar location Nov. 1-3 from 10 a.m. to five p.m.

Positive circumstances of Chronic Wasting Disease will set off a cellphone name from a biologist or veterinarian to the hunter or roadkill salvager.

Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in Idaho, Washington and California however by no means in Oregon. The illness is deadly to deer, elk and moose. No remedy exists. While no proof exhibits people can develop into contaminated with the illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that individuals keep away from consuming meat from contaminated animals.

About Michael Kohn

Michael Kohn has been public lands and surroundings reporter with The Bulletin since 2019. He enjoys climbing within the hills and forests close to Bend along with his household and exploring the state of Oregon.

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